Best Old Fashioned Coconut Pie Recipes

OLD FASHIONED COCONUT CREAM PIE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Spread the coconut on a baking sheet and bake it, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
• In a medium saucepan, combine the half-and-half, eggs, sugar, flour and salt and mix well. Bring to a boil over low heat, stirring constantly. Cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes more. Remove the pan from the heat, and stir in 3/4 cup of the toasted coconut and the vanilla extract. Reserve the remaining coconut to top the pie.
• Pour the filling into the pie shell and chill until firm, about 4 hours.
• Top with whipped topping and with the reserved coconut.

OLD-FASHIONED COCONUT PIE

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, flour and salt. Combine egg yolks and milk; stir into dry ingredients until smooth. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture is thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat to low; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla and 1 cup coconut. Pour hot filling into pie shell. , For meringue, beat egg whites in a bowl until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in sugar until mixture forms stiff glossy peaks and sugar is dissolved. Spread meringue over hot filling. Sprinkle with remaining coconut. , Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until golden. Cool. Store in the refrigerator.

OLD FASHIONED COCONUT CUSTARD PIE

Steps:

• Prepare and chill the dough.
• Set a rack at the middle level of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees.
• Use a large nail or an ice pick to puncture one of the three eyes on the coconut (only one can be punctured so you will need to try each until you find it). Drain the coconut milk out over a bowl. Strain it to remove any flecks of shell and reserve it.
• Place the coconut on the oven rack and bake it until it cracks, about 10 to 15 minutes.
• Remove the coconut from the oven and let it cool slightly. Remove shell (it will come away easily), then cut the coconut meat into 8 or 10 pieces. With a vegetable peeler, remove brown skin. Coarsely grate 1 cup coconut, either by hand or in the food processor, and reserve it for the filling. Process the remaining coconut until it is very fine.
• In a large saucepan over low heat, scald the milk until there are bubbles around the edges. Add the finely processed coconut. Remove from the heat and allow the mixture to cool completely. Pour it through a fine strainer into a bowl; press coconut to extract as much moisture as possible.
• In 3 or 4 batches, place coconut in the corner of a clean dish towel and wring out over bowl to extract all remaining liquid. (If you wish, you can toast the wrung out coconut, though it will have very little flavor remaining after soaking in the milk.) Measure the coconut flavored milk and add more milk, if necessary, to make 2 cups. (This may be done earlier in the day or even the day before and set aside tightly covered in the refrigerator.) Pour into a bowl and whisk in sugar, eggs, vanilla and nutmeg and the reserved coconut milk. Stir in the reserved coarsely grated coconut.
• Set a rack in the lowest level of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees. Roll out the dough for the bottom crust and arrange in pan.
• Pour filling into pie crust. Bake the pie for about 45 minutes, until the crust is baked through and the filling is set, but not over-cooked. After the pie has baked for 30 minutes, check it frequently so it does not over-cook. Once the pie is wobbly textured when the pan is gently shaken, remove it from the oven; it will continue to cook for a few minutes longer after it is removed from the oven. If the pie is over baked, it will be heavy and watery. Cool the pie on a rack.
• To mix the dough by hand, combine flour, sugar, salt and baking powder in a medium mixing bowl and stir well to mix. Cut butter into 1-tablespoon pieces and add to dry ingredients. Toss once or twice to coat pieces of butter. Then using your hands or a pastry blender, break the butter into tiny pieces and pinch and squeeze it into the dry ingredients. Occasionally reach down to the bottom of the bowl and mix all the ingredients evenly together. Continue rubbing the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles a coarse-ground cornmeal and no large pieces of butter remain visible. Beat the egg(s) in a small bowl and pour over the flour and butter mixture. Stir in with a fork until the dough begins to hold together, but still appears somewhat dry. Scatter a teaspoon of flour on the work surface and scrape the dough out onto it. Press and knead the dough quickly 3 or 4 times, until it is smooth and uniform.
• To mix the dough in the food processor, combine flour, sugar, salt and baking powder in work bowl fitted with metal blade. Pulse 3 times at 1-second intervals to mix. Cut butter into 1 tablespoon pieces and add to work bowl. Process, pulsing repeatedly at 1-second intervals, until the mixture is fine and powdery, resembles a coarse-ground cornmeal and no large pieces of butter remain visible, about 15 pulses in all. Add the egg(s) to the work bowl and pulse ten times or so, until the dough forms a ball. Scatter a teaspoon of flour on the work surface and scrape the dough out onto it. Press and knead the dough quickly 3 or 4 times, until it is smooth and uniform. Press the dough into a disk (two equal disks for the larger amount of dough). Sandwich the disk(s) of dough between two pieces of plastic wrap and press it into a 6-inch circle. Refrigerate the dough until firm, or until you are ready to use it, at least 1 hour.
• Storage: Keep the dough in the refrigerator up to two days, or freeze it double-wrapped in plastic. Because the dough is thin, it will defrost quickly at room temperature when you intend to use it.

OLD-FASHIONED COCONUT CREAM PIE

Steps:

• In a saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch, flour and salt; gradually add milk until smooth. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat. Gradually stir a small amount into egg yolks; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in butter and vanilla. Cool to lukewarm; fold in 2/3 cup coconut. Pour into pastry shell. Refrigerate until set, about 3 hours. Meanwhile, toast the remaining coconut. To serve, top with whipped cream and sprinkle with toasted coconut. Store in the refrigerator.

MY FRIEND'S OLD FASHIONED COCONUT CUSTARD PIE

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• 2. Mix eggs and sugar well with hand mixer.
• 3. Dissolve cornstarch in 1/4 cup of the half and half; add back to remaining half and half, and stir until well combined.
• 4. Add half and half mixture slowly to the egg/sugar mix, while continuing to beat on low speed; add salt. Stir in the melted butter by hand. Add vanilla and coconut.
• 5. Pour into pie crust; bake for 45-60 minutes, depending on your oven.
• 6. Cover edges of pie crust with foil if browning too quickly. Top of pie should be a golden color.

BEST OLD FASHIONED COCONUT CREAM PIE

Steps:

• For filling combine half-and-half and butter in saucepan. Bring just to boil over medium heat.
• In medium bowl, whisk together sugar, eggs, cornstarch, vanilla and salt until cornstarch is completely dissolved and mixture is well-blended.
• Gradually add to mixture in saucepan, stirring constantly with wire whisk. Cook, stirring constantly, about 1 minute or until thickened.
• Add marshmallows and 3/4 cup of the coconut. Cook and stir until marshmallows melt and mixture is well-blended.
• Pour into pie shells and refrigerate at least 2 to 4 hours.
• To make the whip cream topping, whip chilled whipping cream and for best results, the bowl and beaters should be chilled in the freezer. (This allows the cream to reach it's full volume and develop those meringue like peaks).
• Slowly add powdered sugar and then vanilla extract, until cream hold stiff and spread half the meringue over each pie to edge of crust.
• Sprinkle each with 1/4 cup of the remaining coconut on each pie or toasted coconut if you like, and refrigerate until served.
• To toast the coconut: heat oven to 350°F Spread coconut in ungreased shallow pan. Bake uncovered 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown.
• FOR VARIATIONS: Here are other ideas: you can also change the topping with meringue made with egg whites and marshmallow cream instead of the whipping cream topping.
• And for the filling, you can also add 3 oz. cream cheese instead of the marshmallows, if you like. Just before you remove the mixture from the stove, stir in the softened cream cheese, mix well, and enjoy it with a good cup of fresh coffee.

OLD-FASHIONED BUTTERMILK-COCONUT PIE RECIPE - (3.6/5)

Steps:

• 1. Let pie crust stand according to package directions. Unroll pie crust; line a 9-inch pie plate with crust. Tuck crust under and flute edges. Do not prick crust. Line crust with double thickness of foil. 2. Bake in a 450 degree oven for 8 minutes. Remove foil. Bake for 4 to 6 minutes more or until crust is light brown. Remove from oven. Cool on a wire rack.. Reduce oven to 350 degrees. 3. For filling; In a saucepan, melt butter over medium-low heat. Stir in sugar and flour. Remove from heat; set aside. 4. In a medium bowl, whisk eggs lightly until combined. Add buttermilk and vanilla; whisk until just combined. Gradually whisk buttermilk mixture into butter mixture until smooth. Stir in coconut. 5. Place partially baked pastry shell on oven rack; pour filling into shell. Cover edge of pie with foil to prevent overbrowning. 6. Place in 350 degree oven 30 minutes. Remove the foil; bake pie about 10 minutes more or until a knife inserted near center co0mes out clean. Cool slightly on a wire rack. Cover and store any remaining pie in the refrigerator within 2 hours.

KITTENCAL'S OLD FASHIONED COCONUT CREAM PIE

Steps:

• Measure the 398-ml can of coconut milk with the table cream to make 3 cups, then place in a large microwave-safe bowl (I use my 8-cup Pyrex measuring cup for this).
• Add in the eggs and whisk until completely combined with the milk.
• Add in sugar, flour, salt, vanilla and coconut extract (if using) whisk vigorously to combine.
• Place in microwave and cook on HIGH removing about every couple of minutes to whisk (you must whisk vigorously every time removing as the mixture tends to thicken more around the edges of the bowl so it must be blended all together) cook until thickened and smooth, in my microwave it takes about 8 minutes to thicken.
• Pour the filling into baked cooled pie crust; cool for 20 minutes on the counter then place a piece of plastic wrap directly over the cooked filling.
• Refrigerate for 6 hours or until very firm (can leave in the fridge for up to 24 hours).
• In a large well-chilled bowl beat 1 pint (2 cups) whipping cream until just thickened, then add in 2 tablespoons confectioners sugar and continue beating until quite stiff (you may refrigerate the whipped cream until ready to use).
• After pie is cooled remove plastic wrap and top with whipped cream, sprinkle cooled toasted coconut over the whipped cream, serve immediately or chill until ready to serve.
• OPTIONAL; for toasting coconut; set oven to 325 degrees F.
• Place about 1/2 cup coconut on a baking sheet and bake until light golden brown stirring occasionally (about 4-5 minutes, watch closely do not burn as the coconut browns quickly!).
• Sprinkle the toasted coconut on top of the whipped cream.
• Serve and enjoy!

OLD-FASHIONED COCONUT CREAM PIE

Steps:

• 1. To toast the coconut heat oven to 350. Put coconut on a non-stick pan and bake 5-7 minutes stirring every couple minutes. I do this while baking the pie shell.
• 2. Combine half and half, eggs, sugar, flour, and salt. Bring to boil over low heat, stirring constantly.
• 3. Cook for approximately 30 minutes or until you reach the desired thickness. Remove from heat.
• 4. Remove from heat and add 3/4 cup of the coconut and vanilla.
• 5. Pour into baked pie shell and chill 2-4 hours.
• 6. Top with whipped topping.
• 7. Sprinkle remaining coconut and serve. Refrigerate any remaining but there probably won't be. ;-)

OLD-FASHIONED COCONUT CUSTARD PIE RECIPE - (4.2/5)

Steps:

• Place a baking sheet in the oven and preheat to 350° F. Prep pie crust for a one crust baked pie as directed on package. Set aside. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the sugar, flour, and salt. Whisk in eggs until well incorporated. Whisk in milk; then melted butter and vanilla. Stir in 1 1/2 cups coconut. Pour mixture into the unbaked pie shell. Sprinkle pie with enough coconut to lightly cover the top (I used about 1/4 cup). Place pie on the hot baking sheet. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until center of pie doesn't jiggle when you lightly shake the pan. Cool pie on a wire rack to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving. Top with whipped cream, if desired.

OLD-FASHIONED BUTTERMILK-COCONUT PIE

Steps:

• Let pie crust stand according to package directions. Unroll pie crust; place into a 9-inch pie plate. Tuck pie crust under and flute edges. Do not prick pie crust. Line pastry with double thickness of foil.
• Bake in a 450 degrees F oven for 8 minutes. Remove foil. Bake for 4 to 6 minutes more or until crust is light brown. Remove from oven. Cool on a wire rack. Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees F.
• In medium saucepan, melt butter over medium-low heat. Stir in sugar and flour. Remove from heat; set aside.
• In a medium bowl, beat eggs lightly with a whisk until combined. Add buttermilk and vanilla; whisk until just combined. Gradually whisk buttermilk mixture into butter mixture until smooth. Stir in coconut.
• Place partially baked pastry shell on the oven rack. Carefully pour filling into shell. Cover edge of pie with foil to prevent overbrowning.
• Bake in the 350 degree F oven for 30 minutes. Remove the foil; bake pie about 10 minutes more or until a knife inserted near center comes out clean. Cool slightly on a wire rack. Serve warm. Cover and store any remaining pie in the refrigerator within 2 hours. Let chilled pie stand at room temperature for 1 hour before serving. Makes 8 servings.

OLD-FASHIONED COCONUT CUSTARD PIE RECIPE - (4.3/5)

Steps:

• Place a baking sheet in the oven and preheat to 350° F. Prep pie crust for a one crust baked pie as directed on package. Set aside. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the sugar, flour, and salt. Whisk in eggs until well incorporated. Whisk in milk; then melted butter and vanilla. Stir in 1 1/2 cups coconut. Pour mixture into the unbaked pie shell. Sprinkle pie with enough coconut to lightly cover the top (I used about 1/4 cup). Place pie on the hot baking sheet. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until center of pie doesn't jiggle when you lightly shake the pan. Cool pie on a wire rack to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving. Top with whipped cream, if desired.

OLD-FASHIONED COCONUT CREAM PIE RECIPE - (4.4/5)

Steps:

• Bake the pie shell/shells as directed on package. Cool completely on wire rack. In a 2-quart non-stick saucepan - whisk together the sugar, flour, and salt. Gradually, whisk in 1 cup of the milk. When fully incorporated, whisk in the remaining milk and the beaten egg yolks. Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until mixture thickens, 10-15 minutes. Remove from heat, and whisk in the vanilla and butter. At this point, I placed the pot in a sink of ice and water, whisking frequently until the filling was cool and thick. Fold in the coconut. Pour into the cooled pie shell/shells. Top with the whipped topping/whipped cream. In a small skillet over med-high heat, toast about a 1/3 cup of coconut, stirring constantly, until lightly browned. Remove from heat. Spread it out on a small dish and place in the freezer for a couple of minutes then sprinkle over the top of the pie. Refrigerate pie for 3-4 hours before cutting.

OLD FASHIONED COCONUT PIE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• In a large bowl combine the milk, sugar, coconut, eggs, flour, butter and coconut extract.
• Stir until well incorporated.
• Pour into the unbaked pie shell.
• Bake for 45 minutes or until a knife inserted 1 inch from the center comes out clean.
• Remove and place on a wire rack to cool to room temperature.
• In a medium bowl combine the apricot preserves and vanilla.
• Add the cream and beat until stiff.
• Spread this over the cooled pie and garnish with toasted coconut.
• Serve.

OLD-FASHIONED COCONUT CREAM PIE RECIPE - (4.7/5)

Steps:

• Pie: In a medium saucepan, combine half and half, coconut milk, egg yolks, sugar, cornstarch and salt. Bring to a boil over medium-low heat, stirring constantly. Mixture will become very thick. Remove from heat, and stir in coconut extract and the vanilla extract (at this point you can also stir in 3/4 cup of the toasted coconut, although, I prefer to use it all to garnish the top of the pie). Pour the custard into the baked and cooled pie shell and chill 2 to 4 hours or until firm. Top with whipped cream and the toasted coconut. Crust: Preheat oven to 325°F. Finely crush graham crackers in a food processor or in a Zip-loc bag with a rolling pin. Pour crumbs into a bowl and add sugar, stirring to combine. Drizzle butter over the top and mix with a fork until the crumbs are evenly moistened. Press the crumbs evenly in the bottom and up the sides of a 9- or 10-inch pie plate. Bake for 13 to 15 minutes until the crust is just barely beginning to brown. Remove from oven and cool completely before filling. Notes: *To toast coconut, spread coconut on rimmed baking sheet in an even layer and bake at 325°F, tossing often, until lightly toasted, about 12 to 15 minutes.